Only 13 of the 92 English clubs have a manager from outside the British Isles and Ireland, although nine of those are in the Premier League.

That said, the turnover in the managerial hot seat has never been higher: Rodgers, despite being in charge at Anfield for 21 months, is the fourth longest-serving manager in the top flight.

“The mentality is changing,” he says. “Now we have a different breed and a different generation and it is filled with really hungry coaches who are very keen to learn and travel and broaden their experiences.

“I liken it to the British players. When I was growing up, guys like Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle weren’t really recognised until they went abroad for their footballing talents.

“It was probably the same for the coaches. Now I think that is starting to change, and English coaches are now starting to get the opportunities.

“There’s no question there is an abundance of coaching talent in this country. They are creative and have the boldness and bravery to get our technical players to play.”

Rodgers, however, believes the biggest change must come in the attitude of British coaches looking to further their careers.

Brendan Rodgers

“In my experience of working with people at the elite level and in other businesses, it doesn’t happen by accident,” he says. “It’s hard work.

“It’s sacrificing so much and putting the energy and commitment into being the best you can be and having that thirst to learn.

“And obviously when you get the opportunity, you have to take it.

“You have to keep believing that the opportunity will come.

“For some British coaches or managers, they will maybe find an excuse or a barrier that will stop them.”

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